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Cycling in the South Tyrol

 

from Austria to Italy

 

 

INNSBRUCK TO BOLZANO     

 

THE ADIGE BICYCLE PATH - DISCOVER THE TYROL

 

Through the orchards and vineyards of South Tyrol From Austria to Italy following the wine route

 

South Tyrol is in spring, summer and autumn the perfect area for your bike tour! Sparkling ice caves, mountains, fruit orchards and vineyards are accompanying you on your tour. You start your tour in Innsbruck, next step is Imst - also named Meran of North Tyrol. From Landeck a transfer brings you to Nauders (Reschen Pass). And then you cycle mostly downhill - That way also less athletic cyclists manage this tour without any problems. Along the river Adige you continue to the sunken village in La Recdhensee and Bolzano. Relax enjoy a bottle of wine and the view onto Rosengarten group: For some it is a beautiful mountain. for others it is the empire of dwarf king Laurin where roses are glowing in the sunset. A crowning ending of an attractive tour!

 

 

Tour Profile: You cycle on bike paths in the river valleys of Inn and Adige. From Landeck to Reschen Pass by buss transfer. Between Reschen Pass and Bolzano there is more than a 1200 meter difference in altitude (downhill!!). You still have to cope with some ascents to keep the route running free of traffic.

 

CHOICE OF 7, 8 OR 9 DAY ITINERARIES

 

Highlights:

• Innsbruck

• The Tyrolian ski center

• The Treidel bike path along the Inn River through small villages with aristocratic houses.

• Glurns, with its fully preserved medieval city walls

• Many fortresses and castles, beautiful mountain scenery, bike trails through the countryside following the two rivers, wineries and wine tastings all along the way

 

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The Itinerary:

 

 Day 1 - Innsbruck

Arrival in Innsbruck, a famous old city with a city tower and a golden roof ("Golden Dachl"). Welcome briefing and handing out of rental bikes.

Guided Tour: City tour through Innsbruck.

 

Day 2 - Innsbruck - Imst      about 65 km/40mi

On the former Treidelweg (Treidel Path) along the Inn River and through the small villages (churches worth seeing, old aristocratic houses, fortress ruins) to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent, convent museum) on through Maiming to Imst.

 

Day 3 - Imst - Mals/Burgeis      about 60 km/37 mi + 40 . km/25mi by bus

Along the Inn, past Kloster Zams (monastery) to Landeck. From here bus transfer to Nauders. Few steps more (100 metres of altitude) up to ReschenpaB/Resia Pass. Downhill to Reschensee (Resia Lake) and on side paths on to Malles Venosta (town centre has many towers) or Burgeis at the foot of the Marienburg (a fortress).

 

Day 4 - Mals/Burgeis - Meran      about 65 km/40mi

First to Glums (fully preserved mediaeval city walls). Over the Montani ruins (discovery site of the Nibelungen - manuscript), through Schlanders/Silandro and past the St. Prokulus - church (the oldest frescos in the German-speaking area), downhill to Meran/Merano. Many fortresses and castles (e.g. Reinhold Messner Castle Juval) are located on the or above the route. Enjoy the views onto impressing Ortler massif and Stilfserjoch while you are cycling. Since 2004 the Vinschgaubahn (train) is activated again, so there is quite often the possibility to shorten the route.

 

Day 5 - Passeiertal (valley) /Meran      about 40 km/25mi

Possibility of making a bike ride to Passeiertal to the Sandwirt (birthplace of Andreas Hofer), to wander on the famous Trappeinerweg (path) or to go on a shopping tour under the bowers of Meran/Merano.

 

Day 6 - Meran - Kaltern/ Auer / Tramin       about 45-50 km/28-31mi

In the Adige Valley via Lana (Schanetterpeck-Altar) and through numerous vineyards and orchards in the region of the South Tyrol Wine Street past many fortresses, castles and ruins, as for example, Hocheppan (famous frescoes). We recommend spending some time in the beautiful village of St Pauls at Kalterer Lake.  Overnight stay is in Kaltern, Tramin Or Auer.

 

Day 7 - Kaltern/ Auer / Tramin - Bolzano      about 35 km/22mi

Flat through the Adige Valley or - with a beautiful landscape and an ascent - through the Montiggler Lakes, past the Ruin Sigmundskron, into Bolzano.

 

Day 8 - Individual Departure

The tour ends after breakfast. Or book the Bolzano to Venice tour back to back and keep on pedaling for another week.

 

 

Overnight Itinerary 8 day tours:  Innsbruck, Imst, Mals/Burgeis, Meran (2 nights), Kaltem/Auer/Tramin, Bolzano.

 

VARIATIONS:

 

TOUR COURSE; 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS OPTION:

 

Day 6 - Meran - Bolzano        about 45km/28mi

From or via Lana (Schnatterpeck-Alter) and through numerous vineyards and orchards in the region of the South Tyrol Wine Street past many fortresses, castles and ruins to Eppan and along the foot o fortress Sigmundskron (Reinhold Messner mountain museum) to Bolzano (Otzi Museum).

 

Day 7 - Bolzano - Individual departure or additional days in Bolzano

 

 

TOUR COURSE; 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS OPTION:

 

Day 7 - Excursion to Trient    about 65 km/40 mi

You cycle along the Adige Cycle Path via Salurn to the south. The capital of Trentino-Trient- offers may places of interest: Old town with cathedral numerous Palazzi, Castello del Bounconsiglio and of course the cozy Cafes and the manifold shops. By train back to Auer. A few more kilometers have to be done to get back to the hotel.

 

Day 8 - Kaltern/Tramin/Auer - Bolzano       about 35 km/25 mi

 

Day 9 - Bolzano - Individual Departure or extension

 

 

SELF-GUIDED INN TOUR:

 

Tour #AUB-23092/SG7  -  7 DAYS - $975 

 

High season supplement - July and August - $70

 

Single supplement - $225 Includes breakfast everyday                  Return to Top

 

Half-board (all breakfasts & dinners) supplement $225

 

 

Tour #AUB-23092/SG8  -  8 DAYS - $1075 

 

High season supplement - July and August - $75

 

Single supplement - $250 Includes breakfast everyday                 Return to Top

 

Half-board (all breakfasts & dinners) supplement $260

 

 

Tour #AUB-23092/SG9  -  9 DAYS - $1175 

 

High season supplement - July and August - $85

 

Single supplement - $290 Includes breakfast everyday                 Return to Top

 

Half-board (all breakfasts & dinners) supplement $295

 

 

Bicycle Rental - $95

 

THE BICYCLES - 21-speed bikes, equipped with rear panniers.

 

ELECTRIC POWERED BICYCLE: You can add the use of an electric motor to do some of the work for you. Our "Fivers" (a Swiss Product) increases the pedaling power 3 fold. This way bikers with different sportif conditions can book a bike tour together.

 

Electric powered bicycle rental - $245

 

 

EXTRA HOTEL NIGHTS:

Extra night in Innsbruck: 4**** Hotel - $110 per person   Single Supplement $40

 

Extra night in Bozen: 4**** Hotel - $110 per person   Single Supplement $40

 

HOTELS: 3*** and 4 **** star hotels

 

TOUR DATES:

Departs every Saturday from May 5 to September 22                                               Return to Top

 

Parking

Car park garage in the hotel of departure in Innsbruck (€ 50,- each week, payable on the spot).

 

Return transport

From Bolzano to Innsbruck by train or by mini bus (€ 45,- per person, bike included, payable on the spot, limited number of places, reservation necessary)

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

 

Self-Guided Tour:

Personal tour information on the spot

7 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels in Bed & Breakfast - all rooms with private facilities

Breakfast buffet

Half board if booked: Minimum 3 course dinner

Daily luggage transport

Bus transfer Landeck - Nauders with bike. 

Service hotline available every day.

Best elaborated route..

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Detailed maps & route-descriptions, places of interest, important telephone numbers. One set per booked room.

 

DOSSIER -On the first day of the tour you will be given maps, road book, fact sheets and tourist information.

 

EXCLUSIONS : The insurances, the transfers from and to the airport, the beverages, the lunches and dinners, items of a personal nature such as, telephone and laundry.

 

IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN  - We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.

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